CPC Blogs
Working Things Out: The Essential Value of Job Shadowing and Real-World Experience
Real-world experience can make all the difference in your college journey. Through internships, job shadowing, and community service, students gain practical skills, explore career paths, and build standout college applications that go beyond grades and test scores.
Engineering Internships for High School Students: Your Complete Guide to Getting Started
Choosing between community service and internships in high school? Learn how both experiences help students build purpose, gain confidence, and stand out in college admissions.
Parent’s Guide: 5 Do’s and Don’ts for Managing College Application Stress
Navigating the stress of college applications is tough for both students and parents. Learn how to provide emotional support and practical tips for managing college application stress. Discover how the College Planning Center can help reduce anxiety and support your teen through the process
How Parents Pay for College: 10 Best Practices for Maximizing Financial Aid
You don’t need a degree to start in tech. Discover top high school tech internships at Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon—plus expert advice from The College Planning Center on how to prepare for your future in computer science.
Launch Your Future in Tech: The Best High School Tech Internships to Jumpstart Your Career
You don’t need a degree to start in tech. Discover top high school tech internships at Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon—plus expert advice from The College Planning Center on how to prepare for your future in computer science.
High School Internships vs. High School Community Service: Where Should YOU Spend Your Time in High School?
Choosing between community service and internships in high school? Learn how both experiences help students build purpose, gain confidence, and stand out in college admissions.